A null mutation in the Bacillus subtilis aconitase gene causes a block in SpoOA-phosphate-dependent gene expression

• Published in: Journal of bacteriology Vol. 179; no. 23; pp. 7351 - 7359
• Main Authors: Craig, JE, d, MJ, Blaydon, D C, Sonenshein, AL
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.1997

The citB gene of Bacillus subtilis encodes aconitase, the enzyme of the Krebs citric acid cycle, which is responsible for the interconversion of citrate and isocitrate. A B. subtilis strain with an insertion mutation in the citB gene was devoid of aconitase activity and aconitase protein, required g...